I’m not usually
a fan of Netflix Original movies, but Set It Up is one of the good
ones I’ve seen. The movie follows a predictable path—you can guess exactly what
will happen and who will end up with whom—but call me a sucker for romance,
because I still loved watching it unfold.
That said, if
you were hoping for something engaging thrilling with some suspense, this movie
is not it at all. The only suspense is how much you can correctly guess what
will happen, before it does.
There were a few unexpected moments that added some much-needed excitement, but
overall, it was just fun to see two people try to set up their bosses, only to
end up falling for each other.
If you’re planning to watch this movie, I have to warn you: it’s a full-on romantic comedy with plenty of laughs. It’s made for fans of happy endings and those who enjoy a completely fictional series of events that might make you wish your life was a rom-com.
The plot
revolves around two bosses. One is Kristen (Lucy Liu), a former journalist
turned highly successful entrepreneur running her own online sports site. The
other is Rick (Taye Diggs), another successful entrepreneur who runs an
investment firm.
These two bosses are the high priest and priestess of hell—mean, brutal,
narcissistic, and selfish. They exploit their assistants to keep their lives
running smoothly and can’t be trusted to keep promises or stick to a schedule.
Their
assistants—the real leads of the movie—are Harper (Zoey Deutch), an aspiring
sports writer who works for Kristen in hopes of becoming as skilled as her, and
Charlie (Glen Powell), who’s grinding away in hopes of a promotion so he can
finally stop chasing after Rick.
Both bosses work
in the same building, and one day, the assistants meet. During their
conversation, they realize how similar their bosses are in their cruelty. So,
with the goal of reclaiming some free time and sanity, they decide to set their
bosses up and see what happens.
After their first attempt actually gives them some breathing room, they take
things further, hoping to make their bosses fall in love. Unaware they’re being
manipulated, Kristen and Rick start getting along—until Harper discovers something
about Rick, and everything falls apart.
Well-acted,
well-written, an okay movie to watch on Netflix, but not fantastic.
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